Legal assistance in recognition and enforcement proceedings and enforcement proceedings in Turkey

**Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments in Turkey

The recognition and enforcement of a foreign court judgment in Turkey is subject to international agreements and Turkish legislation. In order for these decisions to be valid, certain conditions must be met and the application must be made in accordance with the procedure.

**Requirements for the Recognition of Foreign Court Judgments

In order for a foreign court judgment to be legally valid in Turkey, the following conditions must be met:

1. Existence of an international agreement

There must be a recognition and enforcement agreement between Turkey and the country where the judgment was rendered.

2. Compulsory enforcement authority

In order for a foreign court judgment to be enforced in Turkey, official approval (enforcement decision) must be granted by the relevant Turkish courts.

Scope of the Legal Aid Agreements to which Turkey is a Party

Turkey's legal assistance agreements with foreign states generally include the following provisions:

• Recognition and enforcement of civil judgments

• Execution of decisions related to compensation of damages arising from crime in criminal cases

  (e.g.: compensation provisions)

**Execution of a Foreign Court Judgment in Turkey

In order for a foreign judgment to be enforceable in Turkey, the creditor must file an enforcement action before the competent Turkish court.

Information Required in a Request for Enforcement

• Identity and address information of the creditor

• Information of the representative, if any

• Address of the debtor in Turkey or abroad

• Summary of the court decision

• The court that rendered the decision, date of decision and file number

• Bank information to which the amount to be collected will be transferred

Documents Required to be Attached to the Application for Enforcement

The following official documents must be attached to the application:

• Apostilled and certified full text of the court decision

• Document showing that the decision has been finalized

  (If it is not mentioned in the decision, it must be submitted separately)

• Notification document showing that the addressee has been notified of the lawsuit

• Document showing execution status in the country where the judgment was rendered

notarized Turkish translations of all documents

Note: All documents must have the seal of the court and be prepared in accordance with the provisions of international agreements.

**The Role of Lawyers in the Recognition and Enforcement Process

Our lawyers provide professional support at all stages of the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments in Turkey:

Preparation of necessary documents

Opening an enforcement action

Representation in court

Fast, accurate and complete execution of the process

Compliance check with Turkish procedural law and international treaties

Thanks to our expertise, foreign court judgments can be validated and enforced in Turkey in a safe and fast manner.

Counseling and Legal Support

You can contact us for professional support on recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments in Turkey.

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